Freaky Folklore

Freaky Folklore: Terrifying Tales of the World's Most Elusive Monsters and Enigmatic Cryptids

Hardback Published on: 12/09/2024
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Synopsis

Discover the history and culture of over 50 of the most fearsome mythical creatures to capture the human imagination in this startlingly illustrated compendium.

Accompanied by illustrations of each beast, Freaky Folklore is your guide to the world’s most terrifying beings, from ancient times to today. Hosts from Eeriecast, the leading horror podcast network, present the most frightening—and entertaining—tales of these mysterious creatures, revealing everything you need to know.

This beautifully creepy collection is filled with wicked monsters, including:

  • Chupacabra: A legendary monster that is said to drain the blood of livestock throughout Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the US Southwest.
  • Jersey Devil: Said to have been created due to a mother's curse upon her newborn in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey, USA.
  • Kelpie: A shape-shifting water horse told of in Celtic folklore. Whatever form it takes, it is said to lure its victims to their watery graves.
  • Moehau: A cryptid from Māori mythology, it stands up to 8 feet tall and can be very aggressive when encountered.
  • Kuchisake-onna: From Japanese folklore, Kuchisake-onna is a yokai with deep gashes that forms a haunting smile across her face. Should you happen to meet her, she will ask you a question—and you had better answer it correctly.
  • Dogman: A werewolf or werewolf-type creature first reported in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan, Dogman sightings have been reported in several locations throughout Michigan, primarily in the northwestern quadrant of the Lower Peninsula.

Freaky Folklore has the stories, culture, and visuals to arm you to be on the lookout for these beasts. Dive into the world of mythology and find what makes each creature unique.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
  • ISBN: 9781577154419
  • Number of pages: 256
  • Dimensions: 229 x 178 mm
  • Weight: 680g
  • Languages: English

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Freaky Folklore
Crypids, monsters and urban legends
This book takes you on a whirlwind trip around the world, introducing you to some of the locals. The local monsters, anyway. Sections are divided by geogra... READ MORE
Schizanthus Nerd
Freaky Folklore
Cryptids, monsters and urban legends
Clearly I can’t get enough cryptids in my life. This is the second book today I’ve read where they’re featured. I was drawn to this one because of its cove... READ MORE
Schizanthus  Nerd
Freaky Folklore
Not for me
The information in this book is so inconsistent. One minute it's saying the first sighting of a particular monster was in 1812, the next it's saying it's b... READ MORE
kendrafortune